FOOTBALL

Evening Star, Issue 19552, 10 May 1927, Page 9

FOOTBALL

RUGBY O.E.F.U. COMMITTEE. The weekly of the Management CommitjSO of the Otago Rugby Union was held last night, Mr D. M. Stuart (president) in the chair. TRANSFERS. W. Knox was granted a transfer from the Ponsonhv Club 'Auckland) to the Alhambra Club. ’ E. H. Thompson was granted a transfer from Y.M.C.A. to Southern. F Hill and A. Hill were granted transfers from the Green Island Club tu Southern. „ ' A Ives applied for a transfer from Southern Club to Taieri Club.—A member pointed out that Ives had played for Taieri last Saturday.—Jt was cided to hold over consideration of the application for a transfer, _ and to inform the Taieri, Club that it could not play the player until a clearance was received from the Southern Club and permission granted by the O.R.F J.

PLAYING BALL ON GROUND

The Secretary of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union wrote stating that, following the circular which accompanied the new book of the laws or tho game and which was distributed recently to all unions, a conference was held between the union and the New Zealand Referees’ Association, ns there was" considerable doubt whether a player could play the hall whilst on tho ground. The result of the conference was that two cases had been submitted to the Laws Committee of the English Union, so that the matter would he definitely, clear. Until these rulings were received it had been decided to continue ruling as in the past in the case of players'playing the ball while they were on the ground.—lt was decided to notify the cliibs_ of the decision of the New Zealand Union. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE SELECTORS.

It was decided that the Junior Selection Committee, should consist of five members.

The following nominations were received:—S. Bolt (Port Chalmers), Simpson (Union), Hudson (Training College), A. Grant (Ravensbonrne), Wildgoose (Zingari), Mercer (Pirates), O’Reilly (Dunedin), Williams (Southern), ‘M'Dougall (Alhambra), and Murphy (Kaikorai). • , On a ballot being taken the following were elected : —Messrs Simpson, Hudson, Grant, Williams, and M‘Bengali. , ■ . Mr W. Brown was asked to act in an advisory capacity with tho Junior Selection Committee.'. PROTESTS.

In regard to the protest of the Southern Club on the ground that tho Zingari sixth grade team played a boy over the stipulated age, the secretary said there was no reply from the Zingari Club.—Mr Brown said the Zingari Club would like the matter held over for a week, as it was having difficulty m getting the boy’s age. The Referee (Mr j W. Jones) wrote stating, in regard to a protest, that he honestly did not see the kicker handle the ball after it had been placed on the ground in the High School-Alhambra B third grade match; otherwise he would not have allowed the goal. As he was standing within 2yds of the place from which the ball was kicked ho saw the whole incident. —It was decided to send a copy of the referee’s letter to the High School Club. A protest was forwarded by the secretary of the Alhambra Club against tho Green Island Club, on the ground that the latter’s fifth grade team played a number of men over age.—Referred to tho Green Island Club. GATE TAKINGS.

The Secretary reported that the gate takings at Carisbrook on Saturday were £74 6s 9d.

TRAINING AT CARISBROOK

U was decided to allow the University Club 'to train at Carisbrook on Wednesday afternoons, subject to the approval of the Carisbi'ook Grounds ‘Mib-committce. , HIGH SCHOOL VACATION. The. Secretary, of the High School Club wrote asking that its teams’ matches be rearranged for May 14 and when the school vacation was in progress. It was suggested that some of the players in the third grade might bo allowed to play in the fourth grade on those dates. . All the third grade ulavers who would play would be well under the age limit. The fifth grade and president’s grade teams hoped to fulfil their engagements on those dates. Several delegates were of the opinion that it would not be desirable for the committee to allow third grade players to play in a lower, grade. It was decided after discussion that the High School should have byes for the third and fourth grades on May 14 and 21, and that, if it desired, it could nlay a match in the fourth grade, such match to be an unofficial one. If necessary, third and fourth grade teams to nlay later- in the season the games missed on May 14 amd 21. NEW ZEALAND UNION. Mr Harris reported that, with Mr ■Nelson, ho had represented _ the Otago Union at the annual meeting of the N.Z.R.U in Wellington. He said the meeting was one of the largest he had ever attended, almost all the unions-be-ing represented, either directly or indirectly. The question of trial matches : n connection with the selection of the New Zealand team was one of the imnortant matters discussed. In view of Mu; .fact that the team would leave for sfnuth Africa a month earlier than tho All Blacks left for Great Britain, it was deemed imperative to held trial matches this year. Further trial matches, however, would he held early next year. One or two delegates wished that certain names for the team should he published this year, hut Mie majority thought that was inadvisable, and it was decided that no names would he published till the team was finally nicked in May of next year. For tho South African tour twentyone matches had been originally suggested. It was felt, however, by the meeting that, in view of the hard grounds in Africa, obout sixteen games would he sufficient. Eventually the matter was left to the discretion of tho Management Committee, _ but there seemed a very strong feeling that the number should be curtailed. The point was raised whether sixteen matches would pay. There was a request from Hawke’s Bay for the North v. South Island match to be played at Napier this year. In view of the fact that most of the South Island teams were going on tour north this year the southern delegates felt it was not advisable to have the match played ' so far away as Napier. The Otago delegates eventually moved that the match be played at Christchurch, Canterbury, however, was not anxious for it, as Lancaster Park would not be available for October 1. He had then moved that the match be played at Otago, although he did not think they were particularly anxious ■ to have it clayed in Dunedin, as they would have the trial match between Otago. Southland, and North Otago against Canterbury, South Canterbury, and Ashburton nlayed here. He personally thought that the North v. South Island match should be played in Wellington and Christchurch in alternate years.' The trial match would now be nlayed in Dunedin on September 24. That would allow tho unions to get their northern totirs over. The name of the- North Otano Sub-union would be changed to the Waitaki Union. It was decided to give effect to a proposal that a match between representatives of the North and South Island minor unions should be played as a curtain-raiser to the match between- the representatives of the major unions: ,but he could not say whither it would

take place this year. It had been con-! sidered that it would be impossible to | introduce a dominion scheme of insurance for Rugby players* This, proposal had been brought forward a few, years ago, but nothing had come of it. A good deal of discussion had taken place on a remit from Wellington that, in view of the tour of South Africa, the old kick into touch rule should be reintroduced, but eventually the remit was lost.

Mr Harris said they would have noticed that the -North Otago and Ashburton Sub-unions’ applications for union status had been granted. The fact that North Otago had put up such a strong case had resulted in their inclusion as a union, and their successful application had, no donht, helped the application by Ashburton. Jt had been pointed out that four unions in the North Island had a smaller number of clubs affiliated than cither North Otago or Ashburton and this had nullified the obiections of some of the North Island delegates against the inclusion of tho two new unions. , A remit that the selectors for rsew Zealand teams should be appointed at the annual meeting of delegates had been lost. Tho Committee of Management would continue to appoint the selectors, and he thought the same principle should apply to their own union. It had been decided that in future the •Committee of Management of the New Zealand Union shall adjudicate on appeals, and that a union or club should then have the right to a further appeal to the English Union. This was the practice which was in force some years ago. He thought the change was in the right direction. Uniformity had been come to in connection with the laws of the game An official handbook of tho laws of the. game would be published by the New Zealand Union, and if the New Zealand Referees’ Association wished to send out rules or interpretations it would be published as a separate book altogether. The English Union published the laws of the game, and did not publish any rulings at all. At the present time in New Zealapd players got mixed up with the book of laws and the rulings./ A deputation from tho Olympic Games Committee had waited on the meeting and had asked the co-operation of tho unions and clubs to send New Zealand athletes to the next Olympic Games to be held in Amsterdam early next year. It was suggested that about twenty New Zealanders should he sent, including rowing men, runners, boxers, and swimmers. The deputation had received a sympathetic hearing. It was thought that the following Olympic Games wou’d probably be held in Los Angeles, and that possible New Zealand candidates would have the experience gained at Amsterdam to help them if they decided to go to Los Angels. The cost ot sending the men to Amsterdam would he about £IO,OOO. The arranging of fixtures in New Zealand this year had proved a very difficult task. So far ns Otago was concerned she would play Southland on August 6, and the match for the Payne Shield on August 13. Taranaki would plav in Dunedin on August 20.. Wellington would he clayed at Wellington on Rontember 3. Rush Union on Scntember 7, Auckland. September 10, Manawhenna September It. and Canterbury on September 17. The trial match, as bo had said, would bo nlaved here on September 24. They would then have fifteen Saturdays for their flag matches. I The return match between Otago and Southland at Invercargill would nrobl nblv bnvp to bo plaved on a Wednosdav. 1 Mr Nelson said he had nothing to add i'to Mr Harris's report. He. considered, the OtaUnion was fortunate in having such a capable delegate as Mr Harris ('“Hear, hoar.”) Tho delegates were thanked for their pvoAll ori fc representation. It was also deeided to write to the North Otago Union and congratulate it on bein' l, raised to the status of a union. SATURDAY’S DRAW. First Grade.—-Pirates v. Kaikorai, i Bishopscourt No. 1; Zingari v. University A, Carisbrook; Union y. Dunedin, Carisbrook, 1.30; Alhambra v. Taieri, Tahuna No. 2; University B v. Southern, Tahuna No. 1. 1 Second Grade.--University D v. ! Union, North Ground; Port Chalmers j v, Kaikorai, Port Chalmers; Zingari v. Taieri. Mosgiel; Pirates A v. Training ; College, Montecillo; Dunedin v. Alhamj bra, Opoho No. 1; Ravensbonrne v. ! University C, Ravensbonrne No. 1; I West Taieri v. Pirates B, Outran; ' Southern a bye. i Third Grade.—Port Chalmers v. Alika mbra A, Asylum; High School v. 1 Southern, to be played later; Green I Island v. Y.M.C.A., Oyaf No. 3; Ra--1 vensbourne v. TTniversity E, Ravens- ■ bourne No. 1, 1.30; Alhambra B v. ; Pirates B, Logan Park; Dunedin v. i Union. East Park; Kaikorai v. University F, Bishopscourt No. 2; Training College v. Zingari B, Tahuna No. 3; Pirates A v. Zingari A, Montecillo. 130 ** j Fourth Grade. —Y.M.C.A. v. Alliatn- ! bra B, Opoho, No. 2; Zingari v. Alham- ' bra A, Oval No. 3. 1.30; Southern v. I Pirates B, Bathgate Park; Kaikorai v, 1 Pirates A, Bishopscourt No. 1, 1.30; I M'Glashan v. High School, to be played later; Ravensbonrne v. Port Thnlmers, Port Chalmers, 1.45; Union a bye. Fifth Grade.—Pirates v. Port Chal I mers, Oval No. 2; Alhambra v. High School, Opoho No. 1, 1.30; Southern v, Taieri, Mosgiel, 1.45; Dunedin _v. Green Island, Green Island; Zingan v. Union, North Ground, 1.30. President’s ‘ Grade. —Pirates v. Zingan Oval No. 2, 1.30; Southern v. Dunedin, Bathgate Park. 1.30; Union v, Ravensbonrne, Ravensbonrne No. 1.80; Technical v- Green Island, Green Island. 1.45; High School v. Alhambra. Oval No. 1, 1.30. , , . In the event of Carisbrook being unfit for a curtain raiser, the third grade match Kaikorai v. University P, ant down for Bishopscourt No. 2, will bo played on M’Glashan Ground, and tho curtain raiser will be transferred to Bishopscourt No. 2, at 3. SOCCER O.F.A. Last night’s meeting of tho Otago Football Association was presided over by Mr J. B. M'Callum. PLAYERS PUNISHED. On the report of the referee, V. Dickel (Mornington) was before the committee to answer a charge of using j threatening language, for which he had been ordered off the field after being cautioned for dangerous charging in the i first grade match against Technical Old I Bovs on Saturday. I He was ordered to stand down for i one playing Saturday. James Hunter, the referee of the | Y.M.C.A. v. Maori Hill second grade | game on April 30, leported that he had j ordered off Alec Moore, of Maori Hill, I for striking the Y.M.C.A. left back with ! his fists. ■ ' • , [ Moor© was also ordered to stand S down for one. playing Saturday. I AEPEAL AGAINST DECISION. | An appeal against the referee altering his decision in the match Southern |v. Northern at Culling Park on Saturday was received from the former I club. The facts stated in the protest were that one of the. Southern backs unintentionally handled _ the ball, one I referee 'awarding a free kick. Both sides got into position for the kick, hut the [referee changed his decision and [awarded a penalty kick. That the question was one of fact, 'and if the referee considered the handling was intentional, the commiljteu could do nothing, was the opinion expressed by Mr Ollier, who bad witnessed the match. He explained that the referee gave a free kick in the penalty area for an accidental foul/ and then awarded a penalty kick. : The committee rjccided to ask the referee for a written report.

GENERAL. * Names forwarded by the Mornington Club as financial defaulters, nearly all being junior grade players, were noted. In accordance with tho tides, a fine of 2s 6d each was imposed on the defaulting clubs.; for failing to send in result cards. The.secretary reported that the results of three games had not come to hand. . . The association decided to ask the Referees’ Association to enforce the rule that players must be correctly attired. The members pointed out that the rule especially, concerned the senior dubs, the chairman stating that the vo mger players could not always afford Uniforms, and their ranks were often strengthened by lecruits from the side lino. ' , The St. Albans (Christchurch) Chib wrote applying for clearances for Dryden (Northern) and T. Parks (Yi.M.C.A.). Mr Grace reported that he had been in touch with the clubs concerned, and his action was approved. The request of the secretary of the Palmerston High School Committee for a football for pupils was granted, as was also the application of the Musselmirgh School sports master. , The Juvenile Council of the Ancient Order of Foresters applied for the use of the Oval grounds from 9 a.ra. to 1 p.m. on June 3 for tho usual five-a-side Association football tourney among the branches. 'Hie application was granted. “ Could the O.F.A. ask the public and members of sundry clubs to refrain from crossing-on playing areas on the Oval while a game is in progress? was the appeal of the Technical College Old Boys’ Club. “ This was very noticeable on Saturday, when a game had to be stopped till tho playing area was cleared of spectators, who had been watching a game on an adjacent playing area.” Mr M’Callum said the habit of encroaching was a very difficult one to stop. The committee resolved to issue a circular drawing the attention of clubs to the matter. FORMING SCHOOL TEAMS. Messrs Rigby, and Benuet, two members of the special committee set up last year to endeavor to hurdle the difficulty of introducing the Soccer code into the various schools of the city, waited on the Management Committee. In making a report, Mr Rigby said the head master ot the North-east Val-ley-School had shown every consideration. and the only trouble in the introcluotion'of the game to the school would bo a coach for the boys. Mr ■ Ruddiman said he had a man willing to do the job. A strong committee was urged by Mr Rigby. ' •" Alhough tnose in authority were not greatly in favor, a team could be formed at Kensington School, reported Mr Bennet, who added that the future of the game depended on tho boys being coached when young. ‘‘ Some of the teachers are very oneeyed,’ and make it unpleasant for those boys who desire to play Soccer,” declared Mr Ruddiman. The committee decided that clubs bo circularised, asking that, delegates attend a meeting on Wednesday, May 18, to further discuss the question, and also to form ' a committee for the purpose of advancing the game in the schools. Mr Smith cited Auckland’s hard task in introducing the game into the schools, but an official there had informed him that tho game was now going ahead .rapidly. A member said a clear cut statement should bo made by the Minister of Education forbidding teachers in both primary and secondary schools putting anything in the way of allowing boys to play Soccer or any other co3e they wished to play. In reply to Mr Smith; the chairman said the secretary .had already written in that strain to the Minister. SATURDAY’S DRAW.

First Division.—Technical College v. High School Old Boys, at Ova! No. 1 (Mr A;-Preston); Southern v Mornington, at) Culling Park (Mr D Budge); Northern: v., SeaclilF, at Seaclift (Mr W. Sudden) , Maori Hill v. Y.M.G.A.,. at Prospect Park (Mr W. P. Smith); Second Division.—High School Old 80-.’s v. Ravensbourne, at Ravensbournc (Mr 'A. Stewart); Northern v. Y.M.G.A., at Oval No. 2 (Mr L. G. Simmonds); Morningtnn v. Post and Telegraph, at Morningtoii (Mr J. Davidson); Technical College Old Boys v. Maori Hill at Oval No. 3 (Mr G. Halligan). Third Grade.—Southern A v. Port, at Gardens (Mr J. Hunter); Northern A v. Southern B, at Oval No. 3, at 1.45 (Mr J. Hope); Northern B v. High School Old Boys A, at Prospect Park, at 1.45 (Mr W.'.Newell); Technical Old Boys v High School Old Bovs A, at Inttlebourne, at 1.45 ;Mr H. Young); Maori Hill v. High School Old Boys C, at Oval No. 1 fMr C. G. Smith). Fourth Grade.—Technical Old Boys v. Southern, at Oval No. 2, at 1.45 (Mr F. G. Smith); Port v. High School B, at Littlebournc (Mr W. Jordan); Northern v Mornin<rton, at Gardens (Mr F. Whittaker); High School a hye.. Fifth Grade.—Normal v. Southern, at Culling Park (Mr E. Ashton); High School C v. Morningtnn. at Mornmrton (Mr J. Fleming) ; High School -A a bye.

RUGBY LEAGUE MEETING OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. The weekly meeting of the Management Committee of the Otago llugby League 'washeld last evening, Mr C. Snow presiding. It was decided to agree to tho suggestion made hy the New Zealand Council to the effect that the players who remained loyal to the game during the English tour should receive free passes to all games. Following are Saturday’s fixtures:— Senior: City v. Athletic, Caledonian Ground; Christian Brothers v. Pacific, Caledonian Ground, 1.45; Kaitangata v. Kaikorai, Oval. Junior: Athletic v. Kaikorai, Montecillo; Christian Brothers v. Pacific, Chisholm Park.